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Sparrows over Chrysanthemums

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 192 x 57 cm
Product number: 6288

Sold – no longer available

This piece was handmade by Fukui Kōtei and was a one-of-a-kind work. It cannot be reordered and will never exist in this form again. The page stays online as part of our archive.

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Details about the sold piece

  • Height 192 cm
  • Width 57 cm
  • Item Type Kakemono
  • Jikusaki Bone
  • Material Honshi Silk
  • Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
  • Technique Hand-Painted
  • Unique Work Yes
  • Wooden Box Yes
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Description

With playful ease, this kakemono by Fukui Kōtei captures the charm of a peaceful moment in nature. The delicate depiction of two sparrows, lively and full of elegance, hovering above a lush chrysanthemum landscape, testifies to the artist's mastery and love of detail. Every blossom appears lifelike, almost tangible, inviting the viewer to lose themselves in the calm harmony of the motif.

The artwork was created during the Japanese Showa period and executed with careful precision on high-quality silk. Particularly noteworthy is the subtle, natural color palette, which perfectly supports the character of the scene and conveys a sense of deep calm and composure. The rare jikusaki made of genuine bone form a stylish addition and enhance the authenticity as well as the special value of this hand-painted unique work.

Whether as a special highlight for your living room, your meditation area, or a stylish office – this traditional kakemono combines artisanal perfection with timeless aesthetics. It appeals not only to art collectors and lovers of Japanese culture, but to all those who value a harmonious, calming atmosphere in their spaces. A piece of Japanese history that continues to delight and inspire its viewers time and again.

Frequently asked

No – as a one-of-a-kind piece it exists in a single example only.
We would be glad to look for one. Get in touch with the details of the object you are looking for and we will see what we can do.
Because the two pieces of information speak about different things: the period designation describes the object – support, colors, condition – while the signature reflects which name appears on the painting. In most cases there is no attempt at deception behind this, but rather Japanese painting training: copying from workshop models was the curriculum for centuries, an utsushi is regarded as a bow to the teacher, workshops signed with the master's name, and artist names were passed down within a school. Such a hanging scroll is therefore not a forgery, but a hand-painted one-of-a-kind that continues the formal language of its school – just not the work of the famous name, and priced accordingly. We explain this in detail in the guide Why does a kakemono often bear the signature of an artist long deceased?.